BGSG of Denver meets the fourth Saturday of each month, except August and December when no meetings are held. Meetings are held at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A special family history writing class follows from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The BGSG award-winning newsletter, “Black Tracks” is published four times a year: January, April, July and October. Black Tracks is available by subscription and BGSG membership.

BGSG Mission

Bring together researchers with the same interests to experience the fellowship of the meetings as they share problems, discovery and learn genealogical research techniques from each other and other resources

Encourage and assist African American researchers reclaim their rich heritage

Encourage searchers to document their research efforts and write family histories

Today another important mission has become a part of BGSG:

Demonstrate that American history is a part of the African American experience and demonstrate the important changes of our culture on member’s family histories

The purpose of this organization is to increase the popularity of our common interest in genealogy and Black History. We hope to grow and expand our activities as we attract new members. We also want to experience enjoyable time together and work on projects. Developing relationships and friendships will make BGSG even stronger.

BGSG Goals

Share information about genealogy in general and support Black genealogist in particular

Gather and share genealogical resource materials

Gather and share information about Black history in general

Hold workshops, plan field trips and present guest speakers

Foster contact and interactions with individuals and groups whose purpose and goals are similar to ours